Jillian

Mercado

Bio

Jillian Mercado has become the most recognizable model with muscular dystrophy

Jillian Mercado has become the most recognizable model with muscular dystrophy – all in less than two years. She submitted herself to an open call for Diesel and was selected and photographed by Inez and Vinoodh for their campaign. She subsequently received praise for her modeling and representation of the differently abled in fashion. To date, Jillian has starred in campaigns for Nordstrom, Target, Beyoncé’s Formation World Tour, as well as editorial features in Glamour, Cosmopolitan, CR Fashion Book, and Glassbook magazine. Most recently she has graced the cover of Teen Vogue and starred in the Olay Face Anything campaign.

Appearances

Jillian Mercado has become the most recognizable model with muscular dystrophy – all in less than two years. She submitted herself to an open call for Diesel and was selected and photographed by Inez and Vinoodh for their campaign. She subsequently received praise for her modeling and representation of the differently abled in fashion. To date, Jillian has starred in campaigns for Nordstrom, Target, Beyoncé’s Formation World Tour, as well as editorial features in Glamour, Cosmopolitan, CR Fashion Book, and Glassbook magazine. Most recently she has graced the cover of Teen Vogue and starred in the Olay Face Anything campaign.